I am pleased to welcome the participation of university and college students to the University of Dubai Art Competition in its first edition. This distinguished competition targets our sons and daughters in the UAE universities and colleges. This competition comes within the framework of the university's keenness to organize and hold purposeful competitions, sponsor gifted and creative students, and develop their scientific and practical skills and capabilities in all fields.The competition contributes in discovering talented students among the participants, motivating them to be creative and innovative, and enhancing the university's social responsibility, in addition to adding fun and excitement to the learning process